Gas tanker attacked near Mukalla
A liquefied natural gas tanker was attacked in the Red Sea, southeast of Yemen, by a gunboat that opened fire. The responsible forces managed to respond and drive the boat away. The Maritime Trade Operations Authority has called on ships in the area to exercise caution, amid escalating threats in the region—particularly from Houthi militias—with the number of protection requests from merchant ships reaching 239 in September 2026. Emphasizing the importance of vigilance and maritime security measures to ensure freedom of navigation.
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